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Lime's Innovative Solutions for Expo 2025

The excitement for the upcoming Osaka-Kansai Expo, taking place from April 13 to October 13, 2025, is palpable. This world's largest showcase of human innovation and creativity will explore the theme of a 'future society where life shines.' Integral to this vision, Lime, a leader in electric mobility sharing services with operations in over 280 cities worldwide, has been selected as the personal mobility provider for event staff members and participants. The event promises to be a significant milestone in demonstrating advanced technologies and sustainable practices in transportation.

Starting on April 1, 2025, Lime will launch its electric mobility options, including 183 electric kickboards and seated electric boards, designed to facilitate seamless and sustainable movement within the vast Expo venue. The venue stretches over a considerable area, necessitating efficient and eco-conscious mobility solutions for the personnel involved.

As part of this innovative initiative, Lime will introduce Japan’s first Battery Swap Stations at the Expo. This unique system allows users to autonomously exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones, streamlining the previously staff-dependent battery replacement process. This shift towards autonomous battery exchanges promotes greater sustainability and efficiency in micro-mobility operations.

The Background Behind the Initiative

The Expo venue is unprecedented in size, prompting the need for effective transportation solutions for staff and participants to navigate the premises efficiently while being environmentally responsible. By offering next-generation personal mobility options such as electric kickboards and seated electric boards, Lime aims to combine user convenience with minimal environmental impact.

This effort aligns with Lime's collaboration in the Future Society Showcase initiative. The goal of this exhibition area is to showcase advanced technologies and services that embody the Expo's focus on sustainability and quality of life. Visitors will experience a 'testbed for future society,' where they can witness and interact with transformative solutions.

Overview of Lime's Mobility Use

• - Target Users: Staff and authorized personnel at the Expo.
• - Usage Area: Restricted to the venue's backyard and operational areas.
• - Service Period: Commencing April 1, 2025.
• - Types of Vehicles: 183 units of electric mobility options, including kickboards and seated models.
• - Cost: Free usage for authorized individuals.
• - Usage Method: Users can reserve vehicles through the app, similar to standard operations.

Introduction of Battery Swap Stations

• - Installation Location: Backyard of the Expo venue.
• - Start Date: April 1, 2025.
• - Features: Users can exchange their battery at dedicated stations, reducing Lime staff's frequent battery swaps. This innovation promotes sustainability by encouraging battery reuse.

Comments from Terry Tsai, Country Manager of Lime

"We are immensely honored to provide Lime’s electric mobility services along with Japan's first Battery Swap Stations at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, an international platform. This initiative represents a significant step towards creating more sustainable and smarter urban transport infrastructures. The Expo's theme, 'Designing the Future Society,' resonates deeply with our mission to create affordable, shareable, and carbon-free transportation solutions. We aim to contribute meaningfully to this vision through our participation."

About the Future Society Showcase

The Future Society Showcase project highlights the Expo's theme, 'A Future Society where Life Shines,' featuring technologies and services that offer a glimpse into the future starting from 2025. As part of this initiative, the Expo venue will serve as a platform for compelling displays and interactions, showcasing how society might evolve.

Brief Overview of the Osaka-Kansai Expo

• - Duration: April 13 - October 13, 2025 (184 days).
• - Location: Yumeshima district, Osaka City.
• - Official Website: Expo 2025

Lime's Service Model

Lime facilitates access to electric micro-mobility via a convenient app. Users can locate and reserve vehicles stationed citywide, returning them to any Lime port nearby. The service, launched in Japan in August 2024, features both riding and seated options to cater to diverse preferences. With the objective of developing an innovative public transit alternative, Lime envisions a future where electric mobility serves the final mile of urban transport seamlessly, contributing to more sustainable and cleaner cities.

In advocating for innovative transport solutions worldwide and engaging with local regulations, Lime is dedicated to increasing the adoption of electric micro-mobility—an initiative believed to support social challenges, including last-mile connectivity and tourism enhancement.

Whether it’s about navigating the vast Expo grounds or just commuting through the city, Lime's offerings promise enhanced mobility with sustainability at their core.